Natixis owner’s plans for ‘new European player’ at mercy of Giorgia Meloni
Chief of French bank BPCE has been on year-long acquisition spree, but asset management deal with Generali remains stuck
Chief of French bank BPCE has been on year-long acquisition spree, but asset management deal with Generali remains stuck

Joint venture would have brought together two of biggest European investment groups

Asset management chief points to continent’s financing needs and more stringent regulation to protect from mis-selling

Insurer agrees to proceed with talks about €6.3bn sale of private banking arm

European banks grab 10% share in burgeoning market for financing private equity deals

A 35-page warrant alleges a plot to seize control of Generali, one of the key players in Italian finance

Deal would carve out digital banking solutions arm to prevent Rome using its veto powers